Laboratory
Mission
To ensure that research laboratories are in compliance with institutional policies and federal safety regulations through regular inspections. To regularly test safety equipment to maintain proper operating levels. To document all inspections, tests, and operations of the division. To review research protocols as members of the IBC committee and to aid in Laboratory Safety Training.
Guide / Manual
- Principal Investigator Guide for Research Activities
- Laboratory Compliance Manual
- Print Additional Signature Sheets
- This guide explains some of the resources and general requirements of concern to new
research faculty.
- A copy of this manual will be provided to each Principal Investigator upon setting
up a new research laboratory. The manual will include a copy of the PI Guide for Research
Activities.
Select Agents
The purpose of this TTUHSC policy is to establish institutional requirements for procurement, possession, storage, use, transfer, disposal, training, and security of exempt quantities of select agent toxins.
- HSCEP OP 73.12 - Possession and Use of Exempt Quantities of
CDC Select-Agent Toxins - HSCEP OP 73.13 - Approval Process for External Funding Requests
- Other Information
Policies
- HSCEP OP 75.09 - General Laboratory Use Policy
- HSCEP OP 75.10 - Biological and Chemical Hazards Policy for Research Facilities and Personnel
- HSCEP OP 73.15 - Minors in Research Laboratories
- HSCEP OP 73.10 - Faculty Laboratory Space Check-Out Procedures
- HSCEP OP 75.05 - Contaminated-Suspect Equipment
- HSCEP OP 75.13 - Shipment of Hazardous and Infectious Materials
Biosafety Resources
- American Biological Safety Association
- Biosafety in the Laboratory (Handling/Disposal of Infectious Materials)
- Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL) 5th Edition | (Download)
- Bloodborne pathogens (OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.1030)
- National Select Agent Registry
- Public Health Agency of Canada MSDS for Infectious Substances
- USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Additional Resources
- The Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals
- Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Incompatible Chemicals in the Laboratory
- Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories (OSHA, 29 CFR, 1910.1450)
- Prudent Practices in the Laboratory (Handling/Disposal of Chemicals)
- Texas Hazard Communication Act